
Courts & Law
Pa. legislature votes to give incumbent judges a break on signature requirements
Supporters argue that district judges tend to make more personal enemies than other officials.
7 years ago
Supreme Court considering case on detention of immigrants
An immigration case before the Supreme Court pits the government against immigrants it wants to deport following crimes they have committed in the United States.
7 years ago
AP Investigation: Deported parents may lose kids to adoption
John Sandweg, who headed ICE under the Obama administration, said he worries that many more migrant children recently taken from their families may never see them again.
7 years ago
DA: No charges in death of man shot by police in home
Police commissioner Richard Ross called the shooting "an all-out, absolute tragedy."
7 years ago
Protesters plan to confront Wolf over new Pa. prison policies
Inmates’ rights groups are trying to turn their opposition to recent state prison policies into a campaign is ...
7 years ago
Kavanaugh debuts on Supreme Court, pledging to be a ‘team player’
Trump, however, began the ceremony with a sharp partisan rebuke.
7 years ago
First trial nears in Vaughn prison riot, officer’s death
Trial nears for first four inmates of 16 charged with first-degree murder in the 2017 prison riot that led to the death of a correctional officer.
7 years ago
Take part in the ultimate protest by voting on Nov. 6
On Nov. 6, during critical midterm elections, the vote will represent the most meaningful way to protest and bring about change.
7 years ago
Cosby lawyers ask court to void conviction, prison sentence
Bill Cosby's lawyers have asked a Pa. court to overturn the actor's conviction and three- to 10-year prison sentence because of what they call a string of errors in his case.
7 years ago
Trump celebrates Kavanaugh win
When it was official, Trump delivered a double thumbs-up from his desk. Several aides applauded.
7 years ago
Caravan wheels into Philly on heels of court victory on temporary protected status
Journey for Justice travelers call ruling a relief but say Congress must ultimately decide whether U.S. will harbor immigrants from dangerous parts of the world.
7 years ago
Senator Collins backs Kavanaugh, paving way for confirmation
Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said Friday she will vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination
7 years ago
Six indicted in violent Delaware gang dispute
Last June, a 6-year-old was caught in the crossfire of a shootout in Wilmington’s East Side. ...
7 years ago
Chicago police officer found guilty of 2nd-degree murder of Laquan McDonald
It took the jury of eight women and four men about eight hours to reach a verdict.
7 years ago
Philadelphia to pay $1M settlement over fatal police shooting of David Jones
The city of Philadelphia Friday agreed to pay $1 million to the family of David Jones, a black man who was shot and killed by an on-duty ...
7 years ago